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Needle Biopsy May Lead to Liver Tumor Dissemination
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The incidence of needle track seeding following biopsy of suspected hepatocellular cancer (HCC) appears to be 2.7%, according to findings of a meta-analysis by UK researchers published in the November issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information
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Coffee Does Not Appear to Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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Coffee intake is not significantly associated with a decreased risk of colorectal, colon, or rectal cancer, according to the results of a meta-analysis of prospective studies published in the April issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Asian Perspective
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Owing to the lack of precise translation for "heartburn" in most Asian languages, reflux symptoms are often overlooked in this population, or misinterpreted as dyspepsia or chest pain.
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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